I bought this stove from Walmart while on a camping…

I bought this stove from Walmart while on a camping trip. We set it up and used it to make a pot of perk coffee. We turned the stove off after the coffee was done and collected what we needed to make our breakfast. When we went to relight the stove the gas would not come through the tube. We changed the gas can and waited ten minutes and tried it again. Still nothing happened.

We took out the directions to check for some troubleshooting solutions. All the sheet had was a web address to go to for the troubleshooting information. Fat lot of good that did us in the middle of the freakin' woods. This stove is trash and the troubleshooting information should have at least had a phone number along with the web address.

I will be returning this stove to Walmart. I'll never buy any product made by this company ever again.

I too have had problems with the regulator on this…

I too have had problems with the regulator on this stove. I took a socket and opened it up because the first time I thought maybe it was just plugged up with dirt or something off of the cylinder. Lo and behold, there is just a plastic disc with a tab at the top of the pop valve to shut off the gas. The plastic isn't even really connected to the pop valve..

I put it back together and it worked fine. I have only had to do it twice so far in 3 years. I may try to get a Coleman regulator to work on it, but I can get a Coleman two burner for about $15 more than I bought this stove. I wish I had spent a few dollars more.

Pros

Compact design

Cons

Regulator is bunk

Regulator is hard to fit into storage area

Metal starting to corrode after only a few years

The other problem is the regulator is hard to fit in the storage area underneath the stove. It has to be turned just right and really gets in the way of closing the lid.

Also, it is hard to keep the stove running at lower temperatures and the markings on the knobs are kind of confusing.

I may try to get a Coleman regulator to work on it, but I can get a Coleman two burner for about $15 more than I bought this stove. I wish I had spent a few dollars more.

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Dangerous piece of garbage. Worked fine for a while…

Dangerous piece of garbage. Worked fine for a while and then while camping, while it was just sitting there, not being used, and had not been used in many hours, I heard a loud gushing noise. All of the gas was coming out of the end of the regulator on the other side of the propane tank.

Cons

Dangerous

Failed regulator

It froze the whole thing solid and I did not know what to do. I got an oven warmer and unscrewed the tank. If it had been at night close to a lantern or a candle we could have had an explosion on our hands.

Buy/use at your own risk. But I would not ever try to fix or use this again. After having read these other reviews it is clear this needs recalled. Someone one day will be killed or seriously injured.

If you are one of those giving theses 5 stars, thank the good Lord above you have made it this far and get rid of the thing before the regulator fails on you too.

Step up and buy a more dependable unit. Bought a stove…

Bought a stove and used it last summer 4 times. It worked like a champ. I stored it properly and babied it every time. Went out on our first camping trip this year and It wouldn't light!!

I swapped 4 different propane bottles to make sure that wasn't the issue. Then I figured it was the regulator so I went to Walmart, no spare parts imagine that, and just bought the cheaper version of mine for $24 to use that regulator. It wouldn't even work right out of the box. I tried both regulators on both stoves and 3 propane bottles on both stoves.

OT Tents, yes. OT Stoves, NO!!! Like others have said…

Like others have said this is a piece of junk. How in the freaking world can a regulator, much less one with such an elementary design (non adjustable), break? I have used OT tents and lamps without trouble but avoid these stoves. Ruined a meal and a trip. Will be returning to Wal-Mart.

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT ! I bought this dangerous piece…

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT ! I bought this dangerous piece of... "equipment" at Walmart in Lawton, OK. on Sheridan Rd. I paid $36 plus tax. I'm more than experienced in the outdoors. I keep my equipment clean and in good working order.

Like in the other reviews I had regulator issues with the line splitting on my Ozark Trail / Brinkmann, 2 burner. The stove worked for a grand total of about 10 uses. It was not abused or dropped. The bottle was properly installed.

So I disassembled the stove to further inspect, where I discovered the lines are sub-quality and had split at the valve under the cover, so even if I could replace the regulator, it still could have exploded when I lit it next. Bad, Bad, Ju-ju! I'm glad I checked out my gear.

The other line split was under the cover and out of view at the underside connecting valve. The line was nearly severed at the connector, and just snug enough to keep fuel flowing to the burner heads. It appeared glued instead of brazed into place and easily could have caused a catastrophic failure. Just imagine a 5' foot flame-thrower emitting at waist level.

Like another reviewer, I will now get an older Coleman stove and convert it to propane. Spend the money. This thing is unsafe and junk.

As with all others on this page. I was excited to…

As with all others on this page. I was excited to find a nice camp stove for $30.

It worked great for one cylinder of gas then guess what?

The damned thing quite working and guess what it was?

The regulater which I have found out is virtually impossible to replace.

I bought this product because my tent and lantern are Ozark Trails made and had great performance from them. My tent is 20 years old and is still a good piece of equipment. The lantern is five and besides replacing the mantels occasionally it has never failed.

I SUGGEST DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THE CAMP STOVE. EITHER VERSION!!

Buy a Colman. It is more expensive about a $100 dollars but I have never seen a Colman stove fail. If they do the replacement parts are easily found and cheap to replace.

Owners beware...I have used my Ozark Trail 842-A100-W…

Owners beware...I have used my Ozark Trail 842-A100-W about 4 times. The last time I tried to use it I found the brass regulator tubing split. I connected the propane bottle and propane was leaking severely. This could have resulted in a catastrophic event if it had happened while I was cooking.

Junk Junk Junk!!! I am going to trash this product but wanted to share my experience with the rest of you as owners. Not worth the safety risks.

Junk! I really liked the compact design of the stove,…

Junk! I really liked the compact design of the stove, but it let my family down the first time we took it out. I fired it up for a few minutes to make sure it worked when I bought it. Satisfied with that, I put it away.

Fast forward two months: Day 2 of our family camping trip, this thing refuses to light. I tried two different brands of propane cannisters. Neither worked. We were reduced to eating cold leftovers for breakfast. I got a total of 1 hour of use out of this stove. Now I know why Walmart does not list this stove on its website, even though it has sold this model stove for over 2 years. They don't want all the bad reviews on their site.

I wish I would have read the reviews here before buying. I suspect the reviewers here questioning the ability of others to use or set up the stove "properly" are employees of the manufacturer. Do you guys really think you can screw in a propane bottle better than everybody else? Really?

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We bought the Ozark stove 2 years ago and within the…

We bought the Ozark stove 2 years ago and within the first 3 months the regulator broke. Ozark warranteed it and sent another at no charge. Fourteen months after buying it the second regulator broke and Ozark would sell us another for 17.95. NO THANKS.

Our Ozark stove received light duty and was treated kindly so it must have defective regulators to have two break so easily. Am going back to Coleman. Also, our old Coleman we retired after many many years of faithful service would put out more heat than these Ozarks.

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Picked up a stove for a new Boy Scout Troop. First…

Picked up a stove for a new Boy Scout Troop. First campout, cooked hot dogs, made coffee and then the regulator broke. Try telling 13 HUNGRY Boy Scouts no sausage or pancakes. Another Troop loaned us a Coleman Stove and saved the day. Put your money into a better stove than Ozark. Stick with a trusted namebrand.

I like most that have this stove have had the regulator…

I like most that have this stove have had the regulator break. Just this year after 2 years of lite use. I still had the book and called brinkman and they got me a new regulator for it for 17.95 so for all that need parts call brinkman with the model # of your stove to get parts. mine is model 842-A100-W they have all the parts

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No stars from me. Don't buy it. I bought this stove…

No stars from me. Don't buy it. I bought this stove so I can make my breakfast and coffee quik and easy, not. After 2 days camping I go to light this stove and the gas regulator broke. Now,I cant find this part anywhere.

Very inconvenient. Ozark Trail should at least have the courtesy to recall this defective part and replace it. Won't be gettin anything else from them. I feel I got robbed for my hard earned $24 bucks. Shame on them and WAL MART for selling JUNK LIKE THIS.

I had bought one of these stove to go to a nascar…

I had bought one of these stove to go to a nascar event and the gas line was broke right out of the box. Never got to use it.

So Walmart gave me a second one and we want camping two months later and then that one broke after a day and a half of use. And yes it is the gas line once again. What a piece of work.

I called the company to complain and they told me that this is the first time they have heard of this but i see a lot of reviews on here with the same problem. When you are looking for a gas stove if this all they have don't walk run from it fast.....

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Both knobs broke during the first summer. No replacements…

Both knobs broke during the first summer. No replacements available anywhere. Have to use a pair of pliers to turn the stove on and off. Real value of this piece of junk is 49 cents as scrap metal. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT.

This stove is only good for a couple of camping trips…

This stove is only good for a couple of camping trips and then something on it breaks. Forget about finding replacement parts because you can't. I bought two at the same time. They each lasted about three trips and then the regulator arm broke on both.

Luckily, I have a stove in my 1986 VW Westfalia camping van, but I got the Ozark Trail stoves because I like to cook outdoors when camping. Ozark Trails should rename this product "The Disposable Stove". Next time I will go with a known name brand.

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This model 1075 worked the first three times I used…

This model 1075 worked the first three times I used it, then the knob broke. I contacted the 800 number in the manual, it was a flashlight factory. Finally got in touch with Brinkmann, the manufacturer. They told me the model number did not exist, and that I should try to Google Ozark Trail, which is a brand name of Walmart. Don't waste your time calling Walmart. They only have the phone number for Ozark Trail tent! Lesson learned. I should have stuck with Coleman.

Bought the stove about six years ago. Have used it…

Bought the stove about six years ago. Have used it for camping in the summer; maybe 30 times? First knob broke, so we swapped the good one back and forth. Second knob is now kaput. In searching for replacement parts, looks as if it is non-existent. Sometimes you have to spend money to save money, ie, should have bought Coleman...

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I bought this product because of the price and cleaning…

I bought this product because of the price and cleaning ease. My gas range quit and I couldn't afford to buy a new one. It worked great until the regulator broke. Like others, I tried to find a replacement w/o success. I had a Coleman but lost the regulator. Found a regulator at Bass Pro for $20 that fit the Coleman. Tried it on the Ozark Trail. idn't fit. I'm now back to using the Coleman. I'll dismantle the other stove. Hopefully the burners, etc will be universal, then I'll have spare parts for the Coleman. DO NOT spend your hard earned $$$ on Ozark Trail stoves. I DO like their tents, tho.

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My Ozark Trail stove has been reasonably dependable.

My Ozark Trail stove has been reasonably dependable. However it has only been on one camping trip. I have used it it the backyard now that my regulator arm has broken because of a cheap plastic part and I read all of these reviews. I guess I won't waste anymore time on this dinky little piece of junk.

You can buy this product and use it for a while and…

You can buy this product and use it for a while and then you'll need to buy another one because you cannot find replacement parts such as the regulator assy. The part is virtually impossible to find as a replacement item. If you like your money's worth the Ozark Trail 2 burner camp stove is not a worthwhile purchase!!!!!!

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Mine is poorly made. There were no instructions inside,…

Mine is poorly made. There were no instructions inside, and while it seems simple to connect and use, the arm that connects to the propane bottle was constructed so that the propane bottle will not stand on the same level as the stove. I had to elevate the stove to leave the propane bottle on the porch floor. And, after connecting it, it just did not work. Would not light and did not seem to have a supply of propane from the bottle.

Got this thing for emergencies. Glad I found out it didn't work before I had an emergency.

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I wouldn't recommend this product either. The regular…

I wouldn't recommend this product either. The regular connecter had broken and I can't find any parts to replace it online or a retail store near me. As the other person said Walmart carrys these "cheap" stoves, but to find any replacement parts is impossible. I guess I am outta luck and will have to find a Coleman instead. At least they supply the parts!!!

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I would not recommend others purchase this product.

August 25, 2004

an anonymous hiker (guest)

Rating:Price Paid: $29.99

I would not recommend others purchase this product. We purchased the stove at Wal-Mart. We used it once. Then on our second camping trip, one knob broke. The second knob cracked -- we were able to use one burner at a time. I contacted Wal-Mart trying to get a replacement or at least to buy extra knobs (after several unsuccessful trips to hardware stores). After 90 days, Wal-Mart sent me to the www.ozarktrail.com website. Try it -- haha. We had a Coleman stove for years -- worth the price. Wal-Mart markets shoddy products. I rarely shop there and am disappointed.

I've not had any problems, maybe people should take…

I've not had any problems, maybe people should take the tube off when putting it up for a time, and when traveling with it.

Pros

Price

Working condition

Cons

Haven't found any

This is the second one from Ozark Trail (Brinkman Corp) that I've owned in over 30 years. The 1st one ended up being used for nearly 20 years prior to my divorce, the ex wanted it. Why? I don't know, she didn't like using a camp stove.

This one is 7 years old, been using it every time I go camping, always lights, works just fine. I must be one of the lucky ones, as I've never had a problem with either one. Of course I prop the tank of propane on a table so that the weight of it alone isn't hangin down. Not to mention, I take the tube off when I'm putting it away after camping.

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I don't see what other people's problems are. This…

I don't see what other people's problems are. This is a great stove made by the Brinkman Corporation and then sold to Wal-Mart. If you had to buy this stove directly from Brinkman, it costs $74.95. I bought mine on sale last spring for $15 at Wal-mart and used it over 100 times already. Second best product I ever purchased from Wal-mart.(#1 Buck 119 knife).

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We've had our stove for four years now. It gets lots…

We've had our stove for four years now. It gets lots of use in the summer as we camp quite a lot. It has always worked great, although in a strong wind we do have to have something set up to block the wind. I guess we just know how to set it up properly. And we do get quite a few meals out of a propane bottle.

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I have read the bad reviews and I guess I am lucky…

I have read the bad reviews and I guess I am lucky or maybe I know how to use the stove properly. My stove works just fine. I cook two meals a day on it as I have an outside job that requires me to be long distances away from a burger joint.

I use it with a cast iron griddle and with a 4 quart cast iron dutch oven...I cook pork roasts...stews...eggs and bacon..anything I want. I gently turn the burner control knobs and I don't even touch the regulator knob as mine was preset when purchased and I simply screw in a bottle and use my burner controls to turn on the gas.

I really don't see any reason for anyone to mess with the regulator knob..it is preset. Turn your burner knobs on and off gently...it will last at least the three years mine has lasted.

I bought my first stove about 5 years ago. I liked…

I bought my first stove about 5 years ago. I liked it so much I bought a second the following year. They are reliable, lightweight, and space friendly to pack. I get 2-3 more meals out of a propane bottle than my friends do with their Coleman.

My only problem is this summer I pulled them out, and one of the stoves has a broken regulator. So I need to see if I can buy a new one. Other than that, I feel I will have many more years of reliable service from both stoves.

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I don't know why there are so many bad reviews on…

I don't know why there are so many bad reviews on this. I have had mine for about 4 years and have never had a problem. I cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a family of five for over 2 months on it. The propane bottles last longer than the Coleman ones too.

I was quite shocked reading the other reviews about…

I was quite shocked reading the other reviews about this stove! LOL I actually vowed to never buy anything made from Ozark Trail because it is pretty cheap stuff (I know from personal experience) but decided on this stove over other brands (even Coleman which was cheaper at $24.95) because of the size being able to hold larger pots/pans. I cook a lot and need big cookware! Quite frankly I love it! I have not had any problems with it at all. Even if you have a pot/pan that is "too big" you can undo the three side protectors for extra room! Seriously, one of my pots is a 5 gallon pressure cooker that I use to cook in and it fits just fine on this.

I'm a very blunt person and I tell it like it is...I do NOT like Ozark Trail equipment because it is so cheaply made, but this one in my opinion is a keeper. I guess I was just lucky enough to get the "one" good one made instead of getting the flawed merchandise usually produced by the company! LOL

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I read all of the other reviews and I was shocked…

I read all of the other reviews and I was shocked to hear how poorly the reviews were. I purchased one during Hurricane Wilma from North Florida and took it to my relatives in South Florida. They were without power for over three weeks. We relied on this one stove for three meals a day and I stayed for over a week. It worked beautifully.

We cooked from eggs to fried chicken and fish. We made coffee. We made rice. We cooked for approximately 15 to 20 people each time. Once the stores were back opened we search an entire day for another one and bought another one at a camping store. My relatives used both stoves up until the power came back on and that was everyday (three times a day) for over three weeks straight. I have no complaints at all.

Adjusting the tempature was a breeze. The only thing we had to do was make sure it was against the wind so the flames wouldn't go out. To me that was very minor and for the price you couldn't beat it. I came back and bought one for my own home for the next time I'm without power. I'm sorry others had bad experiences but this was a lifesaver for my family in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.